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SG06 FCJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,771 mi
Last recorded103,771 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 FCJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 103,771 miles

handbrake performance 16%

Fail 7 May 2018

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake performance 16%

Pass 24 Nov 2016 101,008 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Y section (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 101,007 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Y section (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,254 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both handbrake cables deteroited

child seat fitted not allowing seat belt to be checked

Fail 25 Nov 2015 94,254 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both handbrake cables deteroited

child seat fitted not allowing seat belt to be checked

Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,869 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 85,845 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,432 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 75,387 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2012 63,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,018 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,873 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 36,967 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,391 miles

1x bulb out on high level brake light

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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SG06 FCJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 84,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG06 FCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SG06 FCJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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